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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,055.14, 16,635.91 and 6,750.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,055.14, 16,635.91 and 6,750.14 is: 9,315.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,055.14 : 16,635.91 = 6,750.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,055.14/16,635.91 = 6,750.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,055.14x = 16,635.91 × 6,750.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,055.14x = 112,294,721.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,294,721.53/12,055.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,315.09

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